Chili sauce is a spiced, tomato-based condiment that originated in the United States in the 1870s. It contains no chili peppers. The name refers to the old "chilli" spelling used by its earliest makers, not to heat. What Is Chili Sauce? Chili sauce is a thick, tomato-based … [Read more...] about The History of Chili Sauce: America’s Frugal, Forgotten Condiment
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Strawberry Hot Sauce: Turn Soft Berries into Something Brilliant
The best kitchen ideas often come from thrift. Strawberry hot sauce takes berries past their best and turns them into a sweet-hot condiment you will reach for all summer. Here is the idea, the history, and the recipe. Great food has a history, and much of it is the history of … [Read more...] about Strawberry Hot Sauce: Turn Soft Berries into Something Brilliant
Pickled Strawberries: An Old Larder Trick Worth Reviving
Long before strawberries meant cream and sugar, cooks treated fruit with vinegar to make it last and to wake up a heavy plate. Pickled strawberries are that old idea, made fresh. Here is the history, and an easy way to make them at home. Great food has a history, and the … [Read more...] about Pickled Strawberries: An Old Larder Trick Worth Reviving
Garlic Scape Green Sauce — 5 Minutes, No Cooking Required
Garlic scape green sauce is a blended raw condiment made from garlic scapes, flat-leaf parsley, white wine vinegar, olive oil, and seasoning. It takes five minutes to make, keeps three days in the fridge, and works alongside cold meats, grilled fish, eggs, and roasted … [Read more...] about Garlic Scape Green Sauce — 5 Minutes, No Cooking Required
Garlic Scapes: 4 Edwardian-Inspired Recipes (And Why Mrs. Patmore Never Wasted Them)
What are garlic scapes? Garlic scapes are the curling flower stalks produced by hardneck garlic varieties in late June. They appear several weeks before the bulb is ready to harvest. Removing them redirects the plant’s energy into growing a larger bulb. They are edible, mildly … [Read more...] about Garlic Scapes: 4 Edwardian-Inspired Recipes (And Why Mrs. Patmore Never Wasted Them)
